OSHA announced on January 15 that it is extending the compliance dates with its update to the Hazard Communication Standard ...

Deadlines for manufacturers, importers, and distributors evaluating substances to comply with the HCS § 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) ...

Many organizations meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements on paper, but gaps in understanding and application continue to undermine chemical safety in real-world work environments.

Nearly 50 tornado warnings were issued in South Florida during Hurricane Milton on October 9, 2024, including one for a rare EF3 tornado in Palm Beach County. Public awareness of the various weather ...

The purpose of this procedure is to communicate the minimum safety requirements and oversight responsibilities necessary to provide a safe environment for our faculty, staff, and students within the ...

OSHA provides the requirements for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose of the HCS is to ensure that employees understand health and safety information concerning ...

The first major overhaul of US chemical safety regulations in over a decade introduces sweeping changes to classification, labeling and documentation requirements. Philip Mole of VelocityEHS maps out ...

### Philadelphia Osha Office Cites Zep Inc. For Chambersburg Gas Leak A hazardous chemical gas release at a Chambersburg-based soap and detergent manufacturing facility has resulted in $161,310 in ...

Early warning systems (EWSs) are essential for disaster and crisis response, applicable across a wide range of hazards and threats. They are increasingly recognized as pivotal in cross-disciplinary ...

In 1983, OSHA issued the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) to protect workers from exposure to the hazards of all chemicals in their workplace. The standard, commonly called the HAZCOM ...

Safety professionals have a lot on their plate. You must manage your chemical inventory and safety data sheet (SDS) library, among other things. Ironically, this busy schedule may keep you from ...

Hazard communication is an OSHA requirement established in 1983. This standard pertains to a worker’s understanding of the safety hazards associated with any chemicals they will use during their ...